U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as Iran war drives inflation pressure
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By Hugh Leask
Published on March 20, 2026.
The U.S. Treasury yields have risen slightly in early Friday trading due to uncertainty over how the Middle East conflict is impacting the economy. The 10-year Treasury yield remained largely unchanged at 4.286%, while the 2-year bond yield rose by 1 basis point to 3.849%. The 30-year Bond yield also rose about 1.9% to 4.866%. Investors are now expecting a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve due to higher global oil prices and ongoing labor market uncertainty. The Fed's rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee voted 11-1 to maintain its key interest rate. The impact of the Iran war on the economy is seen as a factor factor, with oil prices sliding 1.2% to $94.99 a barrel and Brent crude dropping 1.3% to £107.28.
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